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Ongoing Story· Day 27

Iran's Regime Is the Middle East's Main Obstacle, Says Marco Rubio

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Rubio: Iran's Clerics Drive Mideast Instability, Pose 'Extraordinary Danger'

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran's Shia clerics are responsible for Middle Eastern instability and pose an "extraordinary danger" due to their "expansionist mentality." He cited Iran's support for various regional groups and its nuclear enrichment activities as evidence. Rubio also believes that current economic sanctions are sufficiently weakening the Iranian regime, making military action unnecessary.

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  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blames Iran's Shia clerics for Mideast instability.
  • Rubio called Iran's regime an 'extraordinary historic danger' that cannot be ignored.
  • He cited Iran's support for Hezbollah, Iraqi militias, Houthis, and Syrian involvement as expansionism.
  • Rubio stated Iran has enriched uranium beyond energy needs and built missiles for nuclear weapons.
  • He believes economic pressure on Iran is sufficient, making military action unnecessary.
Rubio: Iran's Clerics Drive Mideast Instability, Pose 'Extraordinary Danger'
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